South Florida Bulls Defeat Rice Owls 75-56
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Tudor Fieldhouse
South Florida Bulls 75, Rice Owls 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won South Florida Bulls vs Rice Owls?
South Florida Bulls beat Rice Owls 75-56 at Tudor Fieldhouse on February 25, 2026.
Who was favored in South Florida Bulls vs Rice Owls?
South Florida Bulls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the South Florida Bulls secured a 75-56 victory over the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with South Florida continuing its strong form while Rice struggled to find its footing. The Bulls, boasting a record of 20-8, have been on a roll, winning their last five games and averaging an impressive 85.6 points while allowing 75.9 in their last ten outings. In stark contrast, the Owls, with an 11-17 record, have lost their last two games and have averaged 77.0 points scored against 77.9 allowed during the same stretch.
The Bulls' recent success is underscored by their ability to perform both at home and on the road, with a 4-1 record in their last five away games. Meanwhile, Rice has struggled, posting a 2-3 record at home in their last five games. In their previous meeting earlier in the season, South Florida edged out Rice 69-64, marking a continuing trend of dominance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences affecting either team, which allowed both squads to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced South Florida as heavy favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -11.5 on the spread and -750 on the moneyline, while Rice was set at +525.
The game conditions were typical for college basketball, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm early. South Florida's offense was particularly effective, with key contributions from players like Wes Enis, who made a notable 27-foot three-point jumper, and Eternity Eguagie, who added crucial layups throughout the game. Rice, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace, unable to match the scoring output of their opponents.
As the game progressed, South Florida extended their lead significantly, with scoring plays that included a series of layups and free throws, showcasing their offensive prowess. The Bulls maintained control throughout, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on Rice's defensive lapses.
Overall, this game served as a clear indication of the current state of both programs, with South Florida positioning itself as a formidable contender while Rice continues to search for answers as the season winds down.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USF -11.5 | 157.5 o -108 / u -112 | South Florida Bulls -750 · Rice Owls +525 |
Leaders
- PointsCam Carroll13Rice Owls
- AssistsEternity Eguagie3Rice Owls
- ReboundsCam Carroll6Rice Owls
- PointsIzaiyah Nelson24South Florida Bulls
- AssistsJoseph Pinion3South Florida Bulls
- ReboundsIzaiyah Nelson8South Florida Bulls
Recent form
Rice Owls
Last 10: 4-6Streak L277 scored · 77.9 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L75-81at Tulane Green WaveFeb 22
- L75-85vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 14
- W81-73vs Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 12
- L65-71at UAB BlazersFeb 8
- W86-83vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 5
- L70-80at Charlotte 49ersJan 31
- W83-77at East Carolina PiratesJan 29
- L81-87vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 24
- L65-69vs Temple OwlsJan 22
- W89-73at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 15
South Florida Bulls
Last 10: 8-2Streak W585.6 scored · 75.9 allowed per game4-1 away
- W87-66vs Memphis TigersFeb 20
- W83-81at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 15
- W66-58at Wichita State ShockersFeb 12
- W80-74vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 8
- W109-88vs UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 5
- L78-79at Temple OwlsFeb 1
- W97-83at Tulane Green WaveJan 29
- W89-75vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 25
- W82-69at UAB BlazersJan 23
- L85-86vs Wichita State ShockersJan 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | South Florida Bulls | Rice Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-66 | 17-47 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 8-28 | 10-25 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 40 |
| Free throws | 17-19 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 89 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 28 |
| Assists | 13 | 9 |
| Steals | 17 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 23 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 27 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 8 |
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 21 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half36-29Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half37-29Josh Omojafo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half37-30Eternity Eguagie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half37-31Eternity Eguagie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half39-31Izaiyah Nelson makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-31Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-31Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-34Cam Carroll makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eternity Eguagie assists)
- 2nd Half44-34Joseph Pinion makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Brown assists)
- 2nd Half44-37Jalen Smith makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cam Carroll assists)
- 2nd Half46-37Joseph Pinion makes layup (Izaiyah Nelson assists)
- 2nd Half49-37Josh Omojafo makes 22-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-37Josh Omojafo makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-37Izaiyah Nelson makes 1-foot dunk (Joseph Pinion assists)
- 2nd Half53-39Stephen Giwa makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-40Trey Patterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-43Cam Carroll makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-43Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-43Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-43Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-43Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-43Izaiyah Nelson makes layup
- 2nd Half60-43Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-43Izaiyah Nelson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-43Gavin Hightower makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-43Gavin Hightower makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-45Trey Patterson makes 16-foot jumper (Jalen Smith assists)
- 2nd Half65-45Gavin Hightower makes layup
- 2nd Half66-45Josh Omojafo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-46Cam Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-47Cam Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-50Cam Carroll makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eternity Eguagie assists)
- 2nd Half66-52Eternity Eguagie makes layup
- 2nd Half69-52Wes Enis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Gavin Hightower assists)
- 2nd Half71-52Josh Omojafo makes 6-foot jumper (Wes Enis assists)
- 2nd Half71-53Cam Carroll makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-54Cam Carroll makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-56Nick Anderson makes layup (Cam Carroll assists)
- 2nd Half73-56Adriel Nyorha makes layup
- 2nd Half75-56Isaiah Jones makes 6-foot jumper (Joseph Pinion assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Rice Owls, below favours South Florida Bulls.
Venue
- Tudor FieldhouseHouston, TX
- Attendance1222
- OfficialsPat Adams, Josue Nieves, Shaun Seales
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